Courts & Litigation

SBK Art LLC v. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order granting SBK Art LLC's petition for discovery under 28 U.S.C. §1782 in aid of foreign litigation. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in allowing discovery from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, even though the documents might not be directly discoverable from the client abroad.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Judgment Vacated

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a Tax Court order that granted summary judgment to Joseph Safdieh, ruling that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue can assess penalties for failing to report control of a foreign business. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

US v Jimenez - 105 Months Prison Sentence for Felony Conviction

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment sentencing William Jimenez to 105 months imprisonment and three years of supervised release for possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court upheld the special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling.

United States v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

DCPP v. A.T. - Guardianship of C.J. III

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued an opinion in DCPP v. A.T., concerning the termination of parental rights for a minor, C.J. III. The parents are appealing the trial court's judgment, arguing deficiencies in the court's analysis regarding the child's best interests and the harm caused by termination.

6 Pomona Management LLC v Nelson Cross - Landlord-Tenant Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court affirmed a lower court's judgment of possession for a landlord in a landlord-tenant dispute. The defendant appealed the decision based on unpaid rent and a broken refrigerator, but the court found no error in the original ruling.

Apache Auto Wreckers v. Ridgefield Park Zoning Board - Zoning Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reviewed a zoning dispute involving Apache Auto Wreckers, Inc. and the Village of Ridgefield Park Zoning Board. The court affirmed the trial court's order remanding the matter to the Board to re-open the hearing regarding the plaintiff's application.

State of New Jersey v. Dashawn T. Carrillo - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion in State of New Jersey v. Dashawn T. Carrillo. The case involves an appeal from a conviction for unlawful possession of a handgun, stemming from a vehicle stop based on a disputed shooting investigation.

Mario Quesada v. Compassion First Pet Hospitals - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a jury verdict of no cause found in favor of Compassion First Pet Hospitals and Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in a case brought by Mario Quesada. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

Shaul Moshe Sugar v. David Pollack - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's order compelling arbitration in the case of Shaul Moshe Sugar v. David Pollack. The dispute involves a joint venture for a real estate project in Indiana.